Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
A2B2AE
RGB
162, 178, 174
HSL
165, 9%, 67%
HSB
165, 9%, 70%
CMYK
9, 0, 2, 30
LAB
71, -6, 0
LCH
71, 6, 180
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 179
XYZ
38, 43, 46
LUV
71, -9, 1
HWB
165, 64%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.